NFL Notebook: Browns have eye on Oregon's Kelly

Wire reports

January 2, 2013Updated: January 2, 2013 9:34pm

The Browns may strike quickly to get Chip Kelly, Oregon's coach who does everything in a hurry.

According to several reports, Browns CEO Joe Banner already is in Arizona and intends to interview Kelly, who is preparing the fourth-ranked Ducks for tonight's Fiesta Bowl against Kansas State. An interview could occur as early as Friday.

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“I don't expect anything,” said Kelly, 45-7 in four years at Oregon. “I said this a million times. I'm never surprised by anything. I do not know what the future holds. I do know we have a football game tomorrow night and I'm going to be there.”

The Browns fired Pat Shurmur early this week after going 9-23 in two seasons. On Tuesday, they interviewed Arizona defensive coordinator Ray Horton, who said his meeting was “fantastic.” He's expected to interview with the Cardinals and Bills as well. The Eagles also are believed to be interested in Kelly.

K.C. interested in Reid: Chiefs chairman Clark Hunt met with former Eagles coach Andy Reid in Philadelphia as he searched for a replacement for Romeo Crennel, who was fired this week. Reid, fired Monday after 14 seasons with the Eagles, also planned to interview for the open job in Arizona after the Cardinals dismissed Ken Whisenhunt on Monday.

Whisenhunt, meanwhile, is a candidate for the Bills job to replace Chan Gailey, who also was fired Monday.

Bills set talks: A person familiar with Mike McCoy's schedule said the Broncos offensive coordinator is set to interview with the Bills in Denver this weekend.

NFL rules prohibit Clements from talking to the Bears at least until after Saturday night's playoff game against Minnesota.

Koetter staying with Falcons: Atlanta offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter signed a contract extension through next season.

Chargers search: Ron Wolf, the former Green Bay GM who's serving as a consultant for Chargers president Dean Spanos, indicated in a conference call that San Diego director of player personnel Jimmy Raye received the first interview to replace fired general manager A.J. Smith.

Player personnel men Tom Gamble of San Francisco, David Caldwell of Atlanta, Steve Keim of Arizona and Tom Telesco of Indianapolis are also thought to be candidates.

Injuries: Cincinnati running back BenJarvus Green-Ellis (hamstring) practiced ahead of Saturday's game at Houston. ... Washington left guard Kory Lichtensteiger missed practice with a sprained left ankle, and his status is unknown for Sunday against Seattle.